A cold pasta salad loaded with veggies, cheese, and a tangy dressing. Easy to prep ahead. Ingredients 2 cups pasta (shells or fusilli) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 cup cubed cheddar 1/4 cup black olives 3 tbsp Italian dressing Instructions Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water….
A fun bento-style lunchbox with little compartments of savoury and sweet bites. Ingredients 2 boiled eggs, halved 1 cup grapes or berries 1/2 cup cheese cubes 1/2 cup cucumber sticks 4-6 whole wheat crackers 2 tbsp hummus Instructions Arrange bento box compartments: eggs in one, fruit in another. Place cheese cubes and cucumber sticks together….
Savoury cheese and spinach muffins that travel well and taste great cold or warm. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup grated cheddar 1 cup chopped spinach 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup oil Instructions Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. Mix…
A complete no-cook lunchbox for days when you need a fresh, no-heat meal. Ingredients 1 whole wheat tortilla or pita 2 tbsp cream cheese or hummus Handful of mixed greens 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup cucumber slices 1 apple or banana Small handful almonds Instructions Spread cream cheese on tortilla. Layer greens, roll, and…
Affordable, filling lunchbox ideas that won’t break the bank. Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread 1 boiled egg, sliced 1/2 avocado, smashed 1 carrot, cut into sticks 1 orange Handful of popcorn Instructions Smash avocado onto bread. Top with egg slices. Close sandwich. Pack carrot sticks and orange on the side. Add a small bag…
A protein-packed lunchbox to keep energy levels up all afternoon. Ingredients 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mixed nuts 1 boiled egg 1/2 cup grapes Small handful sugar snap peas Instructions Season and grill chicken. Slice into strips. Pack yogurt in a small container with a lid. Arrange chicken, egg,…
Fun shapes, colourful compartments, and familiar flavours kids will love. Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 banana, sliced 1/2 cup strawberries, halved 1/4 cup cheese cubes Small handful baby carrots Instructions Spread peanut butter on bread. Add banana slices. Close and cut with a cookie cutter into fun shapes. Pack…
A creamy chicken avocado wrap with crunch. Perfect for lunchboxes. Ingredients 1 large tortilla 1/2 grilled chicken breast, sliced 1/4 avocado, sliced 2 tbsp plain yogurt or mayo 1/4 cup shredded lettuce Splash of lemon juice Instructions Mix yogurt with lemon juice. Spread on tortilla. Layer chicken, avocado, and lettuce. Roll tightly. Wrap in foil…
A light and refreshing lunchbox with yogurt, fruit, and a crunchy topping. Ingredients 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup mixed berries 1/2 banana, sliced 2 tbsp granola 1 tbsp honey Instructions Pack yogurt in a small container. Keep fruit separate to prevent sogginess. Pack granola in a tiny bag or container. At lunch:…
Bite-sized pizza muffins that taste great hot or cold. Perfect lunchbox treats. Ingredients 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni or ham Instructions Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a mini muffin tin. Mix flour, milk, and egg into a batter. Fold…
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